Dubai-based EVOPS Hotel Consultancy DMCC has announced a collaboration with final year Architecture and Urban Planning students from Kimyo International University in Tashkent (KIUT) for its latest hotel project. The students have been given the opportunity to be a part of the interior design team for the Grand Chortoq Resort and Sanatorium managed by ATECA Hotels in Uzbekistan. Enjoying an extraordinary location in Chartak area of Namangan region in Fergana Valley, the sprawling Grand Chortoq Resort is spread over 60 hectares of land and is owned by Mr. Bokhodir Abdurayimov and Mr. Sardar Vali (Chartak Resort JV LLC).
Making the announcement Mr. Michel Noblet, Executive Chairman of EVOPS Hotel Consultancy DMCC and ATECA Holding, and Ms. Hina Bakht, Managing Director for EVOPS Hotel Consultancy DMCC and Vice Chairman for ATECA Holding, expressed their enthusiasm for working with the students as part of EVOPS philosophy of providing learning and employment opportunities to the youth of Uzbekistan for their career development and growth. Michel said that the design concept of the resort will integrate seamlessly with the surrounding landscape, creating a harmonious relationship between nature and human presence. The design will incorporate the rich cultural, historical, and natural aspects of the Fergana Valley, while also providing all the modern amenities that travellers expect.
Hina stressed, “At EVOPS, we strongly believe in empowering the youth and our collaboration with students from Kimyo International University for this unique and prestigious project is testament to our commitment. It will provide them with valuable experience by giving them an opportunity to showcase their talent.”
The Grand Chortoq Resort and Sanatorium, located in the pristine wilderness of Uzbekistan, boasts two exceptional hotels featuring premium rooms, suites, residences, bungalows, and luxury villas with a total of 146 keys. The resort complex also includes a state-of-the-art medical and rehabilitation centre, physiotherapy centre, spa and fitness centre, inhalatorium, leisure and cultural centre, open-air swimming pool with Jacuzzi, hydrotherapy pool, various saunas, an Equestrian centre, water sports in a natural lake, fishing, basketball, volleyball and tennis courts, billiard halls, indoor games, terrain cure walking paths, Nordic walking, summer terraces, fountains with drinking water, play area for children, dance pavilion, shopping arcade, flexible meeting and event spaces, and dedicated parking among other amenities.
The resort will also offer a wide range of dining options, including international and local dining outlets, culinary concepts ranging from a dietetic restaurant to an authentic ethnic restaurant, juice bar, coffee shops, picnic barbecue stations, all-day-dining restaurant, lounge cafes, sports bar, and room service.